THIS WEEK @ BNS | May 25-31, 2026
* IMPORTANT LINKS & CONTACT LIST *
SCHOOL IS CLOSED
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, May 24-26
Tuesday, May 26 — BAX School Break Arts Day for K–2 students – SOLD OUT.
REMINDER: SCOOTERS
Please have your children dismount scooters when they arrive at school. The big yard is a busy/chaotic space and we’re trying to avoid accidents.
PTA ELECTION
Friday, May 29
8:30am - 9:30am
Health Studio / Room 124
Whether you can give 1 hour a week or 1 hour a month, everything matters and everything helps.
We have a handy guide online and attached here as a PDF for your review. This guide is designed to help families learn more about the many ways to get involved in our PTA community. Some roles are big leadership positions, while others are smaller jobs that make a big difference. We welcome parents and caregivers with all kinds of schedules, skills, languages, and interests.
PTA Elections will be held on Friday, May 29th. To nominate yourself or someone else, please email Nominating Committee Chair Christian Leue: christianleue@gmail.com
If you have questions about any of the roles, please email the PTA: bnspta2025@ps146.org.
PRE-K / BAX SHARE
Friday, May 29
9:00am - 10:30am
Cafeteria
THE LAST BAKE SALE OF THE YEAR!
Friday, May 29
9:00am - 10:30am
Sign up to bring something (it does not need to be homemade, and it does not need to be sweets!) Or, sign up to volunteer on the link!
All proceeds go to the BNS PTA
**Bus and after-school kids are welcome to join**
A LOOK AHEAD
ARE YOU LEAVING BNS?
Please let us know if you are NOT returning to BNS in September 2025.
We need to plan for September 2026, so help us by letting us know YOUR plans.
If you are moving, fill out the Intent to move form and return it to Janine at janine@bns146.org.
SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
A message from the District 15 COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCIL:
As you may know, one of the Community Education Council (CEC)'s mandates is to evaluate our district's superintendent. We would like to ask for input from the community to ensure that our evaluation of Superintendent Alvarez reflects not only our direct experience, but also the experiences of family members, teachers, and staff.
Please complete the following survey by May 31
Your input will help us to shape our comments to the superintendent. Superintendent Evaluation Form:
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS:
MIGRANT YOUTH AND FAMILIES
Join NYC Public Schools and Project Open Arms for a virtual presentation as we provide an overview of the rights of migrant youth and families who reside in New York City under the relevant bodies of law.
Take a look at the Know Your Rights Presentation Schedule SY25-26 most meetings include translation services.
PLEASE RSVP
DISTRICT 15 FAMILY FUN DAY
Thursday, June 4
10:00am - 1:00pm
A Day of Fun and Resource Sharing for All Families!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
To help us plan and ensure a smooth event, we kindly ask you to complete the following survey. https://forms.gle/wXMTHk5LVibiPe5EA
(see attached fliers)
DOE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/messages-for-families to read the latest NYCPS newsletter What's Happening in NYC Public Schools.